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john
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Victoria
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 Posted - 21 Apr 2008 : 12:58:28 PM
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I have just had a call from Don Cooke to advise Mark knight and Chris Wisener had a bit of an off at the meeting over the weekend. Both went to hospital for observation, Chris is annoyed his leahers were cut off and Mark had his helmet come off.
Cant report on the bike but the blokes are on their way home.
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John Daley Sidecar #68
' there are those who do, those who dont do and those who undo. We must lampoon the latter." |
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john
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Victoria
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Posted - 22 Apr 2008 : 1:27:52 PM
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THE Australian superbike competitors thrown from their sidecar at the Mallala racetrack on Saturday appear
to have miraculously escaped serious injury.
Former editor of Australian Motorcycle News Ken Wootton said the driver of the sidecar, Mark Knight, and
passenger Chris Wisner were soon to be discharged from hospital.
The pair came off their bike during the first lap of the sidecar race at Mallala shortly after 5.30pm and were airlifted to
the RAH on Saturday evening.
"It was the driver that received the major injuries," Mr Wootton said.
"It is my understanding that his helmet was torn off in the accident."
Carole Knight said her brother would have a full recovery and be left with just a small four inch scar on his head.
"He has done this type of sport for over 20 years, always at full throttle," she said.
"Good luck to the riders left, but watch that first turn."
Mr Wootton said the crash happened on the fastest corner of the track.
"I believe the sidecar went sideways heading up the back straight, then the bike swung around and both guys were
flung out," he said.
"They were catapulted through the air and collided with the track.
"They just lost control on what is probably the fastest corner in Australia.
"I'd say they would have been doing about 160km/h.
"I know the solo bikes do about 220km'h through there."
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John Daley Sidecar #68
' there are those who do, those who dont do and those who undo. We must lampoon the latter." |
Edited by - john on 22 Apr 2008 1:29:07 PM |
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